Franklin, TN Road Trips
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
73.7 mi
Guthrie, KY
Quickest Drive
56m
Lebanon, TN
Plan Around Franklin, TN
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Franklin, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
85,575
Median Income
$115,000
Median Home Value
$646,300
Median Age
37.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Franklin, TN at a Glance
Founded
1799
Elevation
643 ft
Area
41 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Franklin, TN
A sampling of people born in Franklin, TN.
Luke Benward
1995
American actor
Bill Lee
1959
American businessman and politician (born 1959)
James Storm
1977
American professional wrestler
George S. Houston
1811–1879
American politician, Alabama (1811-1879)
Garrison Mathews
1996
American basketball player
Robert Knight
1945–2017
American singer
Jack Alcott
1999
actor
John P. Buchanan
1847–1930
American politician; governor of Tennessee from 1891 to 1893 (1847-1930)
C. J. Beathard
1993
American football quarterback
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Franklin, TN.
Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7
masonic temple in Franklin, United States of America
Carter House
Tennessee state-owned historic site
Toussaint L'Overture County Cemetery
historic cemetery in Tennessee, United States
Franklin Battlefield
Adams Street Historic District
historic district in Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Dortch Stove Works
Franklin Historic District
historic district in Franklin, Tennessee
Lotz House
historic house in Tennessee, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q984264), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Franklin, TN
Franklin is a city of 81,000 people (2018) in Tennessee, just a few miles south of Nashville. There are two main areas of interest. One is the Cool Springs area, which is identified by its corporate and retail growth surrounding one of the largest malls in the Southeast, the CoolSprings Galleria. The other is historic downtown Franklin which retains much of its small town charm. It is a walkable, friendly historic downtown district, recognized as a Great American Main Street.
The Carter House, 1140 Columbia Ave. 1 Historic Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, ☏ +1 615-794-0903. (updated Jan 2022)
The Factory at Franklin. A revitalized former stove factory that offers shopping, dining, and lots more, in a unique, rustic setting. Factory Row showcases local artists and their work, providing regular glimpses into the artists work as they paint, draw, craft while you watch. 1 Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St, ☏ +1 615 538-2076, [email protected]. (updated Apr 2025)
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant, 120 Fourth Ave S. The Red Pony, 108 Bridge St. Located in the former Franklin Jail. Franklin Mercantile Deli, 100 4th Ave N. Cork & Cow, 403 Main St, ☏ +1 615-538-6021. Mexican cuisine. McCreary's Irish Pub, 414 Main St. Irish pub fare. 1 Restaurants at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd, ☏ +1 615-791-1777. Mexican and seafood restaurants, among others. (updated Mar 2015)
McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery, 414 Main St. The Pond, 595 Hillsboro Rd.
Clarion Pointe Franklin - Nashville Area, 6210 Hospitality Drive, ☏ +1 615 791-4004. 37064. Courtyard Franklin Cool Springs, ☏ +1 615-778-0080. (updated Feb 2020)
The south end of Main Street, sometimes referred to as Five Points, is joined by Highways 431 (Lewisberg Pike) and 31 (Columbia Pike) from the South, and Hillsboro Road and Franklin Road from Nashville. Franklin Road turns into Main Street in downtown. If traveling from interstate 65, take exit 68, Cool Springs Blvd. and head west until it dead ends into Mack Hatcher. Turn right, then the first left which is Franklin Road. This will bring you past The Factory at Franklin and into the public square in downtown Franklin. If you want more information when you arrive, there is a visitor center on Main Street in a tiny, historic building called McPhail, across from Baskin Robbins.
Downtown Franklin can easily be explored by foot. Main Street is the primary location for store fronts, but the various side streets also offer shopping and dining. Franklin Trolley Tours. Also known as Hello Trolley, runs through various areas of interest including Cool Springs, Downtown Franklin, and The Factory. +1 615-522-8007
Travel tips adapted from Franklin (Tennessee) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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